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Re: Any photographer using Sequator for stars...
Not 100% sure as I can't get to that site from work. First, go to your Downloads folder. You'd need to unzip the files using either Win10 built-in uncompressor, or Winzip or 7zip or some type of file extraction/compression program. Then browse to the files using Windows Explorer after you've extracted them - find a setup.exe or possibly an MSI (microsoft installer file). Doubleclicking should run it. Can look later when I have access.537Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
MetalGator wrote: We lost Murphy a week ago today. This time last week, she was still alive. I went home around noon time to check on her and she was really panting and having trouble breathing. The last time I saw her on our dog room camera was a little after 1:30pm. She got up and got a drink of water and then laid down out of site of the camera. When Donna got home at 4:30, she was gone. I am really having a hard time with her death. Donna and I don't have any children and she was like a daughter to me. I know time will make things easier but right now I am really having a hard time. August 29th 2017 we lost our doxie. He was the first one we raised from a pup together. Time may heal wounds but it's tough. My wife visits her friends and their dogs and kept busy. We agreed to get another one but it's tough to find a rescue doxie. That'd be my preference. She has also been having medical issues for the last several months. Keep your happy memories alive, I took video of our pup with his bowl and plates. Hopefully this is ok to post. the plate chase bowl flip451Views0likes0CommentsRe: A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}
Richard, please call a doctor - the older you get the less your max heart rate should be, 170 would not be good even for me at 56! My wife is diabetic as well and we keep Powerade Zero around all the time, it has electrolytes in case something were to screw up her sugar or electrolyte levels. Same idea as Pedialyte really.428Views0likes0CommentsRe: Any couple fulltime in a class c?
you may have forgotten about this thread In any case, I have no pertinent thoughts, but my opinion is that class C's typically have less space than a travel trailer or 5th wheel. If were to consider fulltiming, I don't think I'd pick a class C. Tows less than a full size motorhome, costs about the same as a motorhome, need a toad if you want to go see things. My personal opinion is still the same, I'd fulltime in a TT or 5th wheel.369Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !
Groover wrote: Tesla is not the second most valuable car company on the planet. The 10 most valuable car companies in the world. Toyota Motor Corp. ( TM): $211 billion. Tesla (TSLA): $106 billion Volkswagen AG (VOW.DE): $80 billion. General Motors (GM): $52 billion. Daimler AG (DAI.DE): $49 billion. Honda Motor Co. ( HMC) $42 billion. BMW (BMW.DE) (BMW.MI): $42 billion. Ford Motor Co. ( F): $36 billion. I finally sold my GM stock yesterday. After holding it for 5 years all that I have to show for it is the dividends. No, I did not buy TESLA. I am not quite as optimistic as some people but I do plan to buy one in about a year. ? Wish you'd post links. Even Teslarati says differently. 3rd most valuable. Very possible for it to jump to 2nd. Also very possible for it (although unlikely) to come crashing all down. :P click383Views0likes0CommentsRe: New Ford 7.3 Gas
FireGuard wrote: I’m planning to get back to truck camping by fall and spend a lot of time seeing the country. Life is short and I’m not getting any younger. I’ve had many trucks and campers and have been a loyal Dodge/Ram Cummins fan. However, with the cost and complexity of the new diesels I’m considering a gas engine. I like simple, basic and reliable and the new Ford 7.3 seems to be that engine. With old school cam in block design, it’s about as basic as they come. The power numbers seem pretty impressive (430 hp/475 to) and it makes over 400 ft/lb of torque below 2000 rpm. The 10 speed transmission will make it even better. It adds about $1700 to the standard gas package so about $8k less than the diesel. It’s also a lighter and smaller engine due to the design which will help payload. They are starting to show up at the dealers but it’s a new design so really no long term reviews yet. I would likely get the DRW and would prefer 4:30 gears but may have to order as 3:73 seem to be common. I’m thinking the only negative is the fuel mileage but the new diesels aren’t getting what they used to and gas is much cheaper as well as the $8k savings of buying a diesel. Also, no $10-15k out of pocket cost to replace the fuel system when the pump fails and contaminates the entire system. I was really disappointed to see Ram switch to the CP4 fuel pump for 2019. This may be a great TC hauler. Out of curiosity, doesn't the 6.4 Hemi with 410/429 tq meet your needs? you could still stick with Ram. They'll run a little cheaper too.239Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !
Dadoffourgirls wrote: I put my money in the competition and now have a Bolt EV. Out of curiosity, were you able to find any other EV's to test drive or was it more that it was easier to find? How does fit and finish look? That's the 60 Kwh battery pack too, right? I still want that Hyundai Kona...if Hyundai will ever sell it here at a price point I can afford. Health issues are diminishing that possibility now.297Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !
wilber1 wrote: Humans are good at doing but suck at monitoring. Computers are great at monitoring, they never get distracted or tired, yet we keep trying to make it the reverse. The only problem we have with computers...is that people program them.178Views0likes0CommentsRe: Tesla Semi truck unveil & test ride set for Oct 26th !
time2roll wrote: Dadoffourgirls wrote: I know all of you that worship Elon. But advertising "autopilot" and that you will have software to make your Tesla a "autonomous taxi" to make your money back, and NOT BEING ABLE TO DISTINGUISH STOPPED EMERGENCY VEHICLES is horrific in my mind. Yes, it was driver error based on advertised "safest vehicle in the world". Unbelievable how some of you rationalize your beliefs. I have values. UMMMM... No. There are no self driving Teslas. Plain and simple driver error. Tesla clearly requires all drivers to stay in control. You must be the person that worships Elon and Tesla if you believe the vehicles have more capability than they do. killed a few quotes... The main problem as I've repeatedly stated is Elon. Tweet, tweet "autonomous taxis this year", "full self driving soon", "semi in 2018", and of course I paraphrase because I don't feel like proving to you that he could be some of the cause of the stupidity. Also because he WON against that poor cave diver. What a class act. Anyway, here's tesla's own site. If people don't read... click Here's the other half of the equation. People DON'T read their entire manual. When you buy a car, and wind up with a 350 page plus manual (yep, Jeep Cherokee) or capability to view online, a lot of people will just ignore some of the manual. So of course you'll have people ignoring things they should read. Still the manufacturer's responsibility to phrase it correctly and Elon is not much help there. I have to ask, is it just the media or do Tesla's get singled out because of their hype? I mean, there are other cars with driver assist features, surely those people must not read either. Where are all their crashes? My father has a Grand Cherokee with some type of lane follow/center feature. When it's on, and set to the highest setting, it will move the wheel to stay in the lane. It's a bit unsettling, if for example you wish to pass a State Trooper on the side of the road, the wheel will almost jerk itself out of your hands. An example of a learning curve perhaps.177Views0likes0Comments
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